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You have ‘unique expertise’ to treat opioid use disorder in adolescents
ORLANDO – You have systems in place to deal with issues surrounding care coordination, adolescent confidentiality,...
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Discussing immunization with vaccine-hesitant parents requires caring, individualized approach
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Many teens don’t know e-cigarettes contain nicotine
ORLANDO – “When you have these devices that have flavors like gummy bear and cotton candy and bubblegum, you are marketing to children.”
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Communicate with Millennials using their preferred methods
ORLANDO – Pediatricians can learn how to connect with Millennials by understanding how they use services and...
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AAP strengthens stance against corporal punishment
ORLANDO – Updated policy statement encourages pediatricians to counsel parents about alternative forms of discipline.
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AAP renews public health approach to gun injury prevention
ORLANDO – The AAP seeks to find a non-political way to discuss gun safety.
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AAP president affirms academy’s support for transgender children
ORLANDO – The AAP’s policy on caring and supporting these patients is evidence-based.
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Psoriasis adds to increased risk of cardiovascular procedures, surgery in patients with hypertension
The results suggest that hypertensive patients and psoriasis have “earlier and more aggressive disease progression of hypertension.”
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Shorter interpregnancy intervals may increase risk of adverse outcomes
Counseling should weigh risks versus the women’s desires for pregnancy.
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Endocrine Society raises concerns about FDA’s “safe” classification of bisphenol A in food containers
Results from the CLARITY-BPA Core Study show serious effects in humans of bisphenol A at low doses, despite claims from the FDA.
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Length of stay, complications predict readmission for cirrhosis patients
PHILADELPHIA – Patients with cirrhosis have a higher risk of hospital readmission if their length of stay is less...
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Child-Pugh class does not affect HE recurrence in patients taking rifaximin
PHILADELPHIA – There was no significant difference in the reduction with rifaximin, compared with placebo, based on the level of hepatic...